Keith Sonnier
Keith Sonnier (July 31, 1941 – July 18, 2020) was a postminimalist sculptor, performance artist, video and light artist. Sonnier was one of the first artists to use light in sculpture in the 1960s. With his use of neon in combination with ephemeral materials he achieved international recognition. Sonnier was part of the Process Art movement.
Keith Sonnier | |
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| Born | James Keith Sonnier July 31, 1941 Mamou, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 2020 (aged 78) Southampton, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Rutgers University |
| Known for | performance, sculpture |
| Movement | Postminimalism, Process Art |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline Winsor (1966–1980, divorce), Nessia Leonzini Pope (1987–1998, divorce) |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | www |
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